Cardiff Bay Coastalong 2011 photos

Saturday was a brilliant day out, about a 100 people embarked from the Norwegian Church at 2pm including babies, children, a tap, walking groups, families, friends and of course the Cardiff WaterAid supporters.

The rain stayed away all afternoon, we even had a few spots of sunshine- and no one got lost either! It was a pleasure to meet and talk to people en route, but was still a relief to get back to the Norwegian Church and mission accomplished.

The route is 6 miles long, and took us about 2.5 hours- did you know that women and children in some of the world's poorest countries walk on average 6km to often unprotected water sources such as rivers or muddy dugouts, and that the average weight carried is 20kg?

So thank you for your fundraising efforts- it really does make a difference.

We've put together a gallery of photos from the day, if you have anymore that we could add please send them to wateraidcardiff@gmail.com

Finally, we'd love to hear what you think about the event- did you enjoy it? Leave your comments below.


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Coastalong 2011 Completed!

Thanks to everyone who particpated in Coastalong at Cardiff Bay, it was a brilliant day and we have plenty of photos, videos and audio- will be posted here over the next few days.

We had about 100 walking on the day - we'll let you know how much money we raised!

If you took any photos on the day and would like them included on our blog send them to wateraidcardiff@gmail.com

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Coastalong Saturday 10th September

We're all set for Saturday, final arrangements in place- so if you're taking part in this year's Coastalong on the Cardiff Bay Trail, Cardiff WaterAid Supporter's group will be there (in our Coastalong T-Shirts!) to answer any questions you have and to help you along the way.

The walk will start at 2pm, and should take roughly 2 hours to do the circular walk. You won't be able to miss our WaterAid banners and flags by the Norwegian Church. There will be stewards along the way to guide you on the right track as well.

If you haven't done this particular walk before, you're in for a treat as you'll pass many historic points, and of course the views over Penarth Head and the Bristol Channel.

In fact you'll be near water throughout the walk- but did you know that 1 in 8 of the world's population don't have access to safe water, so good luck with your sponsorship efforts on behalf of WaterAid.

Water is one thing we in Wales have in abundance but can you imagine life without it...?

2 minute video about what WaterAid are about...

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Meeting 2nd August

Minutes available here...

Coastalong is only 6 weeks away! (10th September)

Register to walk here.

Want to be involved? We need marshalls and raffle prizes so please get in touch.

Next meeting and Coastalong 2011!

Our next meeting will be back in Chapter Arts on Tuesday 2nd August, 7.30pm. 

We're looking for volunteers to help with the Coastalong event which we will be involved at Cardiff bay on the 10th September, it promises to be a great event so we'd welcome your involvement!

If you'd like to participate in this event find more info by clicking the CoastAlong logo.

If you'd like to help out on the day please contact us wateraidcardiff@gmail.com

Minutes Group Meeting 5th July

You can find the minutes from our latest meeting here.

Our main focus over the next few months will be preparing for Coastalong 2011, and shortly we will be posting a list of roles we need volunteers for - watch this space!

In the meantime you can get in touch with us here: wateraidcardiff@gmail.com

July's Meeting: 5th July 7.30pm Chapter Arts, Canton

Following the succesful event at Chapter Arts in May we've decided to have July's group meeting here as well!

We'll be meeting in the cafe area, and we're looking to discuss what we can do for the Coastalong event in September.

As ever, whether you've been before or are a new face we'll be glad to see you- Chapter is on Market St Canton, parking available and on the bus routes- see map below...

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